Perhaps they're simply clarifying. I know a few years back when I missed a connector due to late inbound, I had to pick up my luggage. Even though I jumped on the next flight the carrier had (with a free upgrade to 1st class), I still had to recheck bags and go through the whole thing again. I will now pay more for a direct flight or get as close as I can (the case going back home, no direct flights... either ATL or Nashville) and drive.

Spent two hours between getting my luggage and sending it through again.. Total of four hours lost due to a missed connection.